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Jülich, 29 July 2015 – The Helmholtz Senate has resolved to set up a large-scale infrastructure for the synthesis and development of novel material systems for energy conversion and storage. The total volume will be € 46 million between 2016 and 2020. The creation of the Helmholtz Energy Materials Foundry (HEMF) will be coordinated by Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB). Five other Helmholtz centres will be involved in the concept and setup: the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG), and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The new platform HEMF will also be available to external user groups from universities and non-university institutes both within Germany and abroad, as well as to industry..29 Jul 2015 16:54:00Parkinson’s: Bend in Molecule Trans­forms Protein into Aggregation Inhibitorhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-07-28parkinson.html
Jülich/Düsseldorf, 28 July 2015 – Aggregates of the body’s own protein α-synuclein in the brain are believed to be a cause of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at Jülich and Düsseldorf have observed how the protein loses its fatal tendency to aggregate when its molecular structure is altered at a critical site. The modified α-synuclein also inhibits the aggregation of proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. The effect, which the researchers have published in the current issue of the journal Angewandte Chemie, could provide a basis for new therapeutic approaches and help to explain the striking similiarities between various neurodegenerative diseases.27 Jul 2015 17:11:18Nuclear Magnetic Resonance with Low Magnetic Fieldshttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-07-20nmr_nature_physics.html
Jülich, 20 July 2015 – A tiny component which amplifies measurement signals and suppresses noise is presented by Jülich and Aachen researchers in the current issue of Nature Physics. They developed it for nuclear magnetic resonance measurements in battery research. The method is typically used for imaging techniques in medicine (MRI) or the analysis of molecular structures in biology and chemistry (NMR). The receiver permits high sensitivity at low frequencies – without the extremely strong and expensive magnets which are usually required for precise measurements.20 Jul 2015 09:39:55OMO: Measurement Flights Over the Asian Monsoon Regionhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-07-14-omo.html
Jülich/Oberpfaffenhofen, 17 July 2015 – On 21 July, the research aircraft HALO, operated by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), will take off towards Cyprus, the Maldives, and India. Among others, it carries twelve instruments for the airborne measuring campaign OMO (Oxidation Mechanism Observations). With the project, climate researchers want to study how pollutant emissions on the Earth’s surface and their transport to high altitudes (convection) affect the atmosphere’s ability to chemically cleanse itself. Jülich troposphere researchers are also involved in the project.17 Jul 2015 09:51:00Special New Steel for the Transformation of the Energy Sectorhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-07-14-hiperfer.html
Jülich, 15 July 2015 – Conventional power plants, among others, are affected by the consequences of the transformation of the German energy sector: As soon as enough electricity is generated from renewable sources, they are required to shut down. Jülich materials scientists have developed a new type of steel which is capable of withstanding the frequent load changes in steam power plants. The material, called HiperFer (High-Performance Ferritic Steel), is more durable and less susceptible to corrosion than alloys currently in use.15 Jul 2015 09:51:00Premier Kraft Visits Forschungszentrum Jülichhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-07-09-kraft-besuch.html
Jülich, 14 July 2015. On the first day of her four-day summer tour under the motto "NRW 4.0", Premier of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia Hannelore Kraft visited Forschungszentrum Jülich on Monday. At the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), she informed herself on the various contributions made by Jülich research to the digital shift of society.14 Jul 2015 09:51:00International Supercomputing Conference ISC: Hans Meuer Award for Researchers at Jülich Supercomputing Centre and IBMhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-07-09-isc.html
Frankfurt, Jülich, Böblingen, 9 July 2015 – Jülich scientists and experts from IBM are the recipients of this year’s Hans Meuer Award, which is bestowed for the first time by the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) taking place next week. The scientists will receive the award worth € 3,000 in recognition of their scientific supercomputer calculations on Active Memory Cubes (AMCs). This concept uses three-dimensional memory technologies which decrease a system’s energy consumption and thus present an approach for high-performance computers of the future, for example in the exascale range. The results obtained with precise simulations show the great potential of this pioneering technology.09 Jul 2015 09:51:00Down to the Quantum Dothttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-07-07prl-sqdm.html
Jülich, 7 July - Using a single molecule as a sensor, scientists in Jülich have successfully imaged electric potential fields with unrivalled precision. The ultrahigh-resolution images provide information on the distribution of charges in the electron shells of single molecules and even atoms. The 3D technique is also contact-free. The first results achieved using "scanning quantum dot microscopy" have been published in the current issue of Physical Review Letters. The related publication was chosen as the Editor's suggestion and selected as a Viewpoint in the science portal Physics. The technique is relevant for diverse scientific fields including investigations into biomolecules and semiconductor materials.07 Jul 2015 10:00:00New Light in Terahertz Windowhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-06-23prl-terahertz.html
Jülich, 23rd June 2015 – The terahertz range is one of the last sections of the electromagnetic spectrum – which extends from radio waves through optical applications right up to X-ray radiation – that is still rarely used in everyday life. The radiation is difficult to generate and until now this was only possible to a limited extent. Yet it has the potential for numerous applications. In Physical Review Letters, scientists at Jülich together with their international partners present a new concept that uses short-pulse lasers to expand the capabilities of terahertz sources currently being developed. An important part was played by calculations performed on Jülich’s supercomputer JUQUEEN.19 Jun 2015 17:08:56The Challenges of Climate Changehttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-06-10dkk-positionspapier.html
Berlin/Jülich, 10 June 2015 – Prospects for climate research 2015 to 2025 is the topic of a position paper presented in Berlin today by the German Climate Consortium (DKK). More than 80 scientists and experts worked on the paper over the past two years. Scientists from Jülich contributed their expertise in the fields of climate research and science communication. In the past, Jülich researchers have collaborated on reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) summarizing and evaluating knowledge on climate change. The position paper also focuses on improving our understanding of the climate system. Other priorities include dealing with climate risks and the role played by climate research in democratic societies.09 Jun 2015 11:40:09Pooling of Nuclear Expertise at Jülichhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-06-08ausgliederung_n.html
Jülich, 8 June 2015. Forschungszentrum Jülich and Arbeitsgemeinschaft Versuchsreaktor (AVR) will combine their nuclear expertise at the Jülich site to create a new enterprise. Under the umbrella of Energiewerke Nord (EWN), with the German Federal Ministry of Finance as shareholder, a new enterprise with around 300 employees is to be established, which will comprise the full range of expertise in nuclear decommissioning, dismantling, and disposal gained at Jülich over the last five decades.08 Jun 2015 09:00:00First Dipole Magnet for High-Energy Storage Ring Arrives in Jülichhttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-05-27dipolmagnet.html
Jülich, 28 May 2015 – Progress is being made on the construction of the high-energy storage ring (HESR) at the FAIR international accelerator complex in Darmstadt. The first dipole magnet – weighing more than 34 tonnes or about the same as a heavy truck – arrived at Forschungszentrum Jülich in mid-May. The magnets will be delivered one by one every two to three weeks until 2018 when the full set of 44 magnets will be complete. They will later be used to keep the particle beam on target. The elements are being manufactured by SigmaPhi in Vannes, Brittany, based on Jülich's designs and plans.27 May 2015 10:30:55Remote-Controlled Microswimmershttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-05-22mikroschwimmer.html
Jülich, 22 May 2015 – Some strains of bacteria begin to swim in circles close to a surface, in the same way as a car whose wheels lose contact with the road on one side. How tight these circles are and in what direction the bacteria swim depends on the slip of the surface, as Jülich physicists have discovered with the aid of computer simulations. The calculations also show how the bacteria can be guided along a straight path by means of modified surfaces. These findings could be useful in order to separate different bacterial strains for biomedical studies. (Scientific Reports, DOI: 10.1038/srep09586)22 May 2015 16:33:00Calculating the Perfect Tyrehttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-05-19reifen_persson-et-al.html
Jülich, 19 May 2015 – It is not only Formula One drivers who wish for the perfect tyre. Skid-resistant, abrasion-proof, and slow to wear out – these are the desired properties for rubber compounds. At the same time, in order to minimize fuel consumption, the rolling resistance should be as low as possible. Dr. Bo Persson, researcher at Forschungszentrum Jülich, has been working on theoretically explaining the phenomenon of rubber friction for 20 years. In the Journal of Chemical Physics, he and his colleagues now report on a further effect that also plays a part in this.19 May 2015 13:04:11Hope for Schizophrenia Patientshttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-05-12apic-bescheid.html
Around 800,000 people in Germany suffer from schizophrenia. Despite this, the mental illness is not as well researched as depression or dementia. A new, large-scale research project is set to change this. On 12 May 2015 at the specialized clinic for psychiatry and psychotherapy "LVR-Klinik" in Düren, Parliamentary State Secretary Thomas Rachel together with representatives of the brain research alliance JARA-BRAIN officially launched the research project "APIC – Antipsychotic-induced structural and functional changes in the brain". The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is providing APIC with funding worth € 4 million.12 May 2015 11:00:00IAGOS Fleet Keeps on Growinghttp://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2015/15-05-07iagos.html
Jülich/Frankfurt am Main, 7 May 2015 – Lufthansa Group, together with Forschungszentrum Jülich, the French National Centre for Scientific Research CNRS, and Sabena Technics, has equipped another aircraft for the international climate research project IAGOS. With this Airbus A330-300 (registration: D-AIKO), a total of six aircraft operated by five airlines will now be collecting measurement data from all around the world on each of their flights.07 May 2015 10:00:00